Portland Women's Crisis Line

Founded in 1972, the Portland Women's Crisis Line (PWCL) was one of the first five sexual violence crisis lines in the United States. PWCL provides services to the Tri-County area made up of Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties, and its toll-free number can be called from anywhere in the state.

PWCL is not just a social service agency; it is also a social change organization. We believe that domestic and sexual violence are widespread in our society. Our purpose is to not only empower those who experience violence, but also to end the oppressions and violence which causes them to seek out our services.

PWCL provides immediate access to:
Crisis Intervention
Advocacy and Support
Safety Planning
In-person response for survivors of sexual violence
Information and referral
Emergency housing resources
Danger to Safety transportation assistance
Agency and Community Support Groups

Board of Directors

Rebecca Sweatman, MPH, Co-Chair
Providence Health Systems

Michael Bartley, Co-Chair
Department of Veteran Affairs

Molly Gray, Secretary
Housing Authority of Portland

Kris Cruz, Treasurer
Metro Graphics

Magda Akkerman
ProtoCall Services, Inc.

Katie Cagle
Portland State University

Jaimie Garlock, CPA
Adidas

Wendi Leer, MBA
US Bank

Alisha Lund-Chaix
PSU, Institute of Nonprofit Management

Shawn McClendon YWCA of Greater Portland Amy Wagner
Community Volunteer

Staff

Rebecca Peatow Nickels, MSW
Executive Director
503.872.8627

Linda Miles
Development Director
503.872.8599

Courtney Dahmen, MSW
Crisis Line Program Coordinator
503.419.4353

Ally King
Sexual Assault Program Coordinator
503.419.4354

Barbara Wynne
Community Organizer
503.232.4176

Kelsey Pine
Development Assistant
503.232.9751